Chicken McNuggets vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken McNuggets and chicken fingers
- Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Chicken fingers have 2 times less vitamin B12 than chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 0.33µg of vitamin B12, while chicken fingers have 0.16µg.
- Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
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Water
~46.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.783g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 19.81g | 13.95g | 9% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 769mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 4.83g | 8% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.244mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 19.22g | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 8.217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.179mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 373mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.228mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 2.493g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.426mg | 2% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 5.783g | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 17.25g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 282mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 5.439g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.768g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)